Courses (1000m – 500m – 200m)
The standard ICF course for International, Continental Championships, World Championships, Olympic Qualification and for Olympic Games shall provide fair and equal racing conditions for nine crews racing in separate, parallel lanes over the
distances. For Olympic Games, Olympic Qualification, World Championships and World Cups, the standard course must be provided with technical installations and equipment as defined in "The ICF Manual for Canoe Championships".
In order to be classified as a championship course, full details of the course concerned must be submitted in writing to Chair of Flatwater Racing Committee by the applicants, and the course must be inspected at the cost of the federation concerned and approved by experts appointed by FW Racing Committee. The ICF Board of Directors may lay down special requirements for World Championship, Olympic Games, Olympic Qualification, Regional Games, or World Cups. The ICF Board of Directors (or the Flatwater Racing Committee) may grant exceptions to this rule where necessary for
competition in multi-sport competitions or other championships.
At least 5 hours before the start of the races the racing course shall be measured and marked by means of clearly visible flags mounted on buoys. The length of the course and all intermediate distances shall be measured by an independent qualified
surveyor and an accurate, certified plan shall be held by the Organising Committee. This plan shall be available for inspection by Chief Official at any time.
(BOCOG)